The Ugly Duckling
A gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning version of the classic story
For over one hundred yearsĀ The Ugly DucklingĀ has been a childhood favorite, and Jerry Pinkney's spectacular adaptation brings it triumphantly to new generations of readers.
With keen emotion and fresh vision, the acclaimed artist captures the essence of the tale's timeless appeal: The journey of the awkward little birdāmarching bravely through hecklers, hunters, and cruel seasonsāis an unforgettable survival story; this blooming into a graceful swan is a reminder of the patience often necessary to discover true happiness. Splendid watercolors set in the lush countryside bring the drama to life in this hardcover picture book.
Jerry Pinkney was \"widely acclaimed for his picture books honoring his Black heritage as well as for his richly detailed works reimagining well-loved fairy and folktales,\" noted Publishers Weekly. His version of The Lion & the MouseĀ by Aesop was awarded the Caldecott Medal, and his books also received five Caldecott Honor citations. He was recognized with two lifetime achievement awards: theĀ Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now known as the Childrenās Literature Legacy Award) and the Coretta Scott King Virginia Hamilton Award.
A gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning version of the classic story
For over one hundred yearsĀ The Ugly DucklingĀ has been a childhood favorite, and Jerry Pinkney's spectacular adaptation brings it triumphantly to new generations of readers.
With keen emotion and fresh vision, the acclaimed artist captures the essence of the tale's timeless appeal: The journey of the awkward little birdāmarching bravely through hecklers, hunters, and cruel seasonsāis an unforgettable survival story; this blooming into a graceful swan is a reminder of the patience often necessary to discover true happiness. Splendid watercolors set in the lush countryside bring the drama to life in this hardcover picture book.
Jerry Pinkney was \"widely acclaimed for his picture books honoring his Black heritage as well as for his richly detailed works reimagining well-loved fairy and folktales,\" noted Publishers Weekly. His version of The Lion & the MouseĀ by Aesop was awarded the Caldecott Medal, and his books also received five Caldecott Honor citations. He was recognized with two lifetime achievement awards: theĀ Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now known as the Childrenās Literature Legacy Award) and the Coretta Scott King Virginia Hamilton Award.
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A gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning version of the classic story
For over one hundred yearsĀ The Ugly DucklingĀ has been a childhood favorite, and Jerry Pinkney's spectacular adaptation brings it triumphantly to new generations of readers.
With keen emotion and fresh vision, the acclaimed artist captures the essence of the tale's timeless appeal: The journey of the awkward little birdāmarching bravely through hecklers, hunters, and cruel seasonsāis an unforgettable survival story; this blooming into a graceful swan is a reminder of the patience often necessary to discover true happiness. Splendid watercolors set in the lush countryside bring the drama to life in this hardcover picture book.
Jerry Pinkney was \"widely acclaimed for his picture books honoring his Black heritage as well as for his richly detailed works reimagining well-loved fairy and folktales,\" noted Publishers Weekly. His version of The Lion & the MouseĀ by Aesop was awarded the Caldecott Medal, and his books also received five Caldecott Honor citations. He was recognized with two lifetime achievement awards: theĀ Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now known as the Childrenās Literature Legacy Award) and the Coretta Scott King Virginia Hamilton Award.